An end is in sight to the long-running dispute over a major oil deal in which Cairn Energy has faced delay by the Indian government.

South Korea's economic growth slows in the second quarter as exports and manufacturing weaken.

Energy companies should compensate customers who have been mis-sold gas and electricity deals on the doorstep, MPs say.

Australia's consumer prices rise more-than-forecast as high cost of food and fuel put pressure on inflation.

Shares of Sun Art surge on their debut at the Hong Kong stock exchange as investors bet on China.

A vote on a Republican plan to limit US debt is delayed as it meets resitance from rank and file members and may face a presidential veto.

British Gas is fined £2.5m by the energy regulator Ofgem for the way in which it deals with customer complaints.

Arcelor Mittal forecasts a seasonal dip in the third quarter, but says there will be no repeat of the slowdown seen in 2010.